"We the People Are Greater than Fear," 2016-2017
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Artifact Overview
This poster was created by Shepard Fairey in response to the election of Donald Trump as US president. The diverse range of people depicted in the "We the People" series are aesthetically similar to Fairey's Barack Obama "Hope" poster. These images appeared on the back page of The Washington Post on inauguration day and were carried as signs at protests.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Poster
Date Made
2016-2017
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2017.115.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Kristen Gallerneaux Brooks.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Colored ink
Technique
Offset printing
Color
Red
White (Color)
Blue
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 35.875 in
Width: 23.938 in
Inscriptions
on front:
WE THE PEOPLE / ARE GREATER THAN FEAR
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In 1948, the McDonald brothers transformed their Southern California drive-in restaurant with their radical new "Speedee Service System"--assembly-line production of a limited menu at drastically reduced prices. Richard McDonald created this sign design in 1952. In 1955, milkshake machine salesman Ray Kroc franchised the McDonald's concept--prompting numerous imitators and ultimately turning America into a "fast food nation."